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2025 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities            

Summer Institute

About the Conference

Join Us for the 2025 UC Davis MIND Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Conference!

We invite you to attend our annual Summer Institute on July 25, 2025, a one-day conference. This event is ideal for professionals, researchers, individuals with disabilities, family members, disability advocates, community members, students and trainees.

Bridging Science and Real Lives: Research, Practice, and Advocacy in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

  • Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95819

Registration will open the first week of May 2025.

  • Key Highlights of the Conference

    Keynote on Cutting-Edge Research
    Hear from MIND Institute experts in a presentation on groundbreaking research.

    Autism-Focused Panel
    Engage with a diverse panel of researchers, providers, and individuals with lived experience, sharing insights on autism research and community impact.

    Interactive Workshops
    Choose from collaborative sessions with researchers, providers, people with lived experience. and families, diving into practical applications for fragile X, ADHD, Down syndrome, 22q deletion syndrome, and parent partnerships at the MIND Institute.

  • Additional Information

    Our conference aims to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience for all attendees. The objectives include:

    • Gain Insight into Evidence-Based Tools: Learn about the latest evidence-based and practical strategies for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our sessions will provide you with actionable tools and techniques to enhance your practice and improve outcomes for those you support.
    • Learn Personal and Professional Perspectives: Engage with our keynote speakers, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. These experts will share both personal stories and professional insights, offering a well-rounded understanding of the challenges and successes in the field.
    • Participate in Panel Discussions: Join dynamic panel discussions that feature individuals with developmental conditions, their families, and providers. These discussions will provide diverse viewpoints and foster a deeper understanding of lived experiences and professional approaches in supporting this community.
    • Attend Workshops: Participate in afternoon workshops designed to explore the conference theme in greater depth. These interactive sessions will allow you to engage directly with the presenters, content, ask questions, and collaborate with peers to enhance your conference experience.

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  • Professional Credit Hours (CEs) may be offered for this event.